Beech B23 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
There are 179 Beech B23 airframes on record (built 1968–1969), 62 currently registered. 8 have one or more NTSB accident records (8 records total). Data as of Jul 16, 2026.
Recent Beech B23 accidents
The pilot’s improper descent path which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of control.
The loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined.
The pilot's unstable approach and failure to properly configure the flaps during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector between the left and right fuel tank positions, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing into trees.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
The student pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management when he did not switch to the fullest fuel tank when the engine began to lose power, which resulted in fuel starvation and the complete loss of engine power during maneuvering flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of knowledge of the engine's fuel consumption rate and the inaccurate fuel flow calculations that led to an inaccurate fuel quantity prior to takeoff.
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent to the runway.